Frühling – Verbrennen gefällter Bäume auf einer Rodung. Szene aus dem Westen

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850, 1841

The image depicts a ground-level view of a group of people within a natural setting. The horizon is visible in the top third of the image with bare trees reaching above it. In the center, there is a plume of smoke rising from a smoldering tree trunk. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, creating a soft portrayal of the scene. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, greens, and grays. Closest to the viewer, a large tree trunk with exposed roots is prominent. In the distance, a simple log cabin and an ox are seen amidst the wooded backdrop.
Künstler
Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850
Datierung
1841
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored aquatint on wove paper
Maße
34,61 × 26,35 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image depicts a ground-level view of a group of people within a natural setting. The horizon is visible in the top third of the image with bare trees reaching above it. In the center, there is a plume of smoke rising from a smoldering tree trunk. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed, creating a soft portrayal of the scene. The color palette includes earthy tones such as browns, greens, and grays. Closest to the viewer, a large tree trunk with exposed roots is prominent. In the distance, a simple log cabin and an ox are seen amidst the wooded backdrop.

Amerikanische Grafik 1837–1850